This book comprises an excursion through space weather, a scientific topic in rapid growth and with growing impact and implications for technological societies.

Presents an overview of recent research on the original of solar phenomena that affect Earth’s technological systems. This topical issue is based on the prese

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This updated introductory textbook, with added learning features, explains how the Sun influences the Earth and its near-space environment.

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